Tips for Careers Day
Here are a few tips to help you get the most from the day:
Introducing yourself:
Prepare a «pitch» about yourself, your career, your interests and your professional goals that lasts about 2-3 minutes. Then make sure you ask a few questions, including:
- Are there fixed application deadlines?
- Are blind / «spontaneous» applications also possible?
- What are the selection criteria?
- How is the induction period organized?
- Does the company also offer trainee programs?
Ideally, you will then give the company representative a «personal flyer».
Flyer
We encourage our students to give the company a two-sided flyer instead of all the usual application documents. It is filed by the company, who will then give you priority in the later application process.
The flyer comprises one double-sided A4 sheet of paper.
front side:
- personal details (address, contact details)
- motivation or goals
- desired start date
back:
- education (giving your thesis topic, exchange semesters, study projects; in no more than 3 bullets)
- professional experience including internships, language courses/certificates
- any other specialist knowledge and skills